10 Splatt Lawyers alternatives for Queensland injury claims (2026)
On our October 2026 scoring, the highest-ranked Splatt Lawyers alternatives in Queensland are Maurice Blackburn, Shine Lawyers and Turner Freeman Lawyers. Splatt Lawyers itself ranks 10th of 132 injury lawyers in Queensland, with a score of 86/100. Scores count public records such as QLS accreditation, Doyle’s Guide listings and published fees, not case results, so a lower score is no verdict on a firm’s service.
Written and fact-checked by Marshall Fenech, Editor. Firm facts checked 20 October 2026. How we rank firms.
Splatt Lawyers key facts
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Our score |
86/100 |
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Has a QLS Accredited Specialist |
Yes |
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Doyle’s Guide |
Recommended (2026) |
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Queensland offices |
10 |
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Claim types |
5 of 8 |
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Founded |
1995 |
Google rating: 4.8 (295 reviews)Source: Google Maps, checked 22 October 2026. Checked 20 October 2026. Full profile.
Splatt Lawyers at a glance
Splatt Lawyers
Best for: Statewide office network, with ten listed Queensland locations from Cairns to Southport
- Has a QLS Accredited Specialist
- Yes
Kerry Splatt (QLS register name: Keiron Michael Splatt), Accredited Specialist, Personal Injuries Law - No win no fee
- Yes
- Published fee terms
- Advertises a '100% no-win, no-fee' guarantee: free first consultation, no legal costs until settlement, the firm funds medical assessments, reports and other disbursements until the claim succeeds, and 'nothing if you lose'. States 'no hidden costs or uplift fees' and that fees are capped. Fees are calculated on the work required rather than a percentage of the payout, files are independently cost-assessed, and it cites the Queensland 50/50 rule (Legal Profession Act 2007, s 347).
- Doyle's Guide
- Recommended in Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Law Firms (Plaintiff), Queensland, 2025 and 2026
Kerry Splatt: Recommended in Motor Vehicle Accident Compensation Lawyers (Plaintiff), Queensland, 2025 - Google rating
- 4.8 (295 reviews)
Source: Google Maps, checked 22 October 2026 - Queensland offices
- Fortitude Valley (Brisbane), Southport (Gold Coast), Maroochydore, Caboolture, Ipswich, Loganholme, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Townsville (Belgian Gardens), Cairns
- Claim types
- Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation
- Facts checked
- 20 October 2026
Why people compare Splatt Lawyers with other firms
Every firm suits some clients better than others. These are the checked facts that most often lead people to compare Splatt Lawyers with other injury lawyers in Queensland:
Splatt Lawyers vs the top alternatives in Queensland
| Firm | Score | Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Doyle's Guide | Google rating | Claim types |
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| Splatt Lawyers | 86/100 | Yes | Recommended 2025 | 4.8 (295) | Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Maurice Blackburn | 97/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.7 (373) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Shine Lawyers | 94/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.5 (195) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Turner Freeman Lawyers | 93/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 4.6 (77) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Dust diseases, Medical negligence, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers | 92/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 5.0 (142) | Abuse claims, Car accident (CTP), Medical negligence, Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
| Travis Schultz & Partners | 92/100 | Yes | Leading 2026 | 5.0 (320) | Car accident (CTP), Motorcycle accident, Public liability, TPD & superannuation, Workers compensation |
Which alternative suits which need
The best choice depends on your claim and where you live. So, for each common need, this is the highest-ranked alternative in the same area:
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If you want |
Consider |
Why |
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Highest score overall |
97/100 |
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Highest-ranked with a QLS Accredited Specialist |
Michelle James + 4 more |
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Highest-ranked in Doyle’s Leading tier |
Leading 2026 |
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Highest-ranked independent Queensland firm |
Queensland-based and independently owned |
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Highest-ranked with published fee terms |
Fee terms on its website |
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Most Queensland offices (top 10) |
25 offices |
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Handles the claim types the firm does not list |
abuse claims, dust diseases and medical negligence |
10 best Splatt Lawyers alternatives in Queensland
1 Maurice Blackburn
97/100Regional and remote Queensland access. 16 QLD offices including Mackay, Gladstone and Gympie, plus Mount Isa by appointment.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Maurice Blackburn scores 97
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Michelle James + 4 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (373 reviews) | 17/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 8 of 8 | 10/10 |
| Queensland office network | 10 regions | 10/10 |
2 Shine Lawyers
94/100Statewide office coverage. 25 Queensland locations listed, from Cairns and Townsville to Toowoomba and the Gold Coast.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Shine Lawyers scores 94
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Jodie Willey | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.5★ (195 reviews) | 15/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 9 regions | 10/10 |
3 Turner Freeman Lawyers
93/100Asbestos and dust disease claims. In Doyle's 2026 'Leading' tier for Queensland plaintiff dust diseases, alongside work injury.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Turner Freeman Lawyers scores 93
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Harry Dignan | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.6★ (77 reviews) | 14/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 5 regions | 10/10 |
4 Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers
92/100Brisbane northside claims handled by two QLS Accredited Specialists, with Doyle's 'Leading' MVA firm ranking 2025–26
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Murphy’s Law Accident Lawyers scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Christopher + 1 more | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (142 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
5 Travis Schultz & Partners
92/100Capped fees. The firm publishes a ceiling of one-third of the net settlement and names eight QLS Accredited Specialists.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Travis Schultz & Partners scores 92
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Travis Schultz, Trent Johnson, Greg Spinda, Beth Rolton, Hugh Powell, Nickelle Morris, Amanda Gilmour, Michael Callow | 25/25 |
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| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (320 reviews) | 19/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 4 regions | 7/10 |
6 McInnes Wilson Lawyers
90/100Claimants wanting a large full-service firm. Brisbane compensation team with published average fees of 30% and no uplift fee.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How McInnes Wilson Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Terry McCormick | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.7★ (129 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
7 vbr Lawyers
90/100Asbestos and silica dust disease claims. Doyle's 2026 'Leading' QLD asbestos firm, with a 30% professional fee cap.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How vbr Lawyers scores 90
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | John Vandeleur | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (48 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
8 East Coast Injury Lawyers
88/100Personal injury claims led by three QLS Accredited Specialists, with a 30% fee cap and no uplift fee
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How East Coast Injury Lawyers scores 88
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sean Delpopolo, Helen Ashton, Prue Prescott | 25/25 |
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| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (161 reviews) | 18/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 6 of 8 | 8/10 |
| Queensland office network | 6 regions | 10/10 |
9 Littles Lawyers
86/100Multilingual compensation team. Services offered in more than sixteen languages, with Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Recommended
How Littles Lawyers scores 86
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Sugath Wijedoru | 25/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Recommended 2026 | 12/20 |
| Google rating | 5.0★ (588 reviews) | 20/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 7 of 8 | 9/10 |
| Queensland office network | 2 regions | 5/10 |
10 Kare Lawyers
85/100Doyle's 'Leading' tier plaintiff firm for motor vehicle, work injury and public liability claims (2025–2026)
- Has QLS Specialist
- Doyle's Leading
How Kare Lawyers scores 85
| Has a QLS Accredited Specialist | Kate Avery | 25/25 |
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| Doyle's Guide 2025/2026 | Leading 2026 | 20/20 |
| Google rating | 4.9★ (31 reviews) | 16/20 |
| Published fee terms | Published on the firm's website | 15/15 |
| Claim types offered | 5 of 8 | 6/10 |
| Queensland office network | 1 region | 3/10 |
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